Led by former BBC News Online Managing Editor Tim Fenton, our course places a strong emphasis on good writing, independence, accuracy and ethical practice, the values that have always underpinned the best journalism. But at Essex we go further, applying those values to the new world of social networks and mobile technology. You will gain a thorough training in the theory and practice of journalism: Benefit from opportunities to work in the field, both independently and alongside practicing journalists across a range of media Be mentored by a leading professional in a chosen specialist subject, such as business, arts, literary, political or sports journalism Find, tell and publish your own ‘real’ stories across different media, building a substantial portfolio of work to show to future employers Study topics including the art of storytelling, the history of journalism, and multimedia production Work towards the industry-standard NCTJ Diploma in Journalism as part of your degree Gain an essential understanding of media law and how the UK works

International Students Requirements: English language test results High school diploma or equivalent with official transcript Level 3 qualification or equivalent More information about requirements you can find on the webite https://www.essex.ac.uk/international/country-specific-information